AR/Dev i19 Rebuild

Getting back into one of my favorite heroes, I've decided to overhaul their frankenslotted IO's. I've aimed to get as much Ranged defense as I could, followed by Smashing/Lethal defense, without sacrificing power I want or taking mule powers just for set bonuses.

I'm very happy with the numbers, both set bonuses and enhancement values, that I've come up with so far. Before I actually do the respec however, I thought I'd get some feedback in case there's something I've overlooked. Without further ado:

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 1: Web Grenade -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(33), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(34), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(34)
Level 2: Slug -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 4: Buckshot -- Dmg-I(A), ExStrk-Dmg/KB(31), ExStrk-Acc/KB(43), ExStrk-Dam%(43)
Level 6: Taser -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Rope-Acc/Stun/Rchg(34), RzDz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(42)
Level 8: Beanbag -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Rope-Acc/Stun/Rchg(42), RzDz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(43)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(17), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Build%(21)
Level 12: Sniper Rifle -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 14: Fly -- Frbd-Stlth(A)
Level 16: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 18: Flamethrower -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(31), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(46), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 20: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A)
Level 22: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctvArm-ResDam(23), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23), RctvArm-EndRdx(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(25)
Level 26: Ignite -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(29), RechRdx-I(45)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(37), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 30: Caltrops -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Full Auto -- Posi-Dmg/Rchg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(45), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg(46)
Level 35: Time Bomb -- Erad-Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(37), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(42)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Web Envelope -- TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg(A)
Level 44: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A)
Level 47: Scorpion Shield -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(48), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFtn-Def(50), RedFtn-EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Hover -- DefBuff-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(27)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(50)
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 6% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 6% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 6% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 6% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 6% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 6% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 6% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 6% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 8% Defense(Smashing)
• 8% Defense(Lethal)
• 4.25% Defense(Fire)
• 4.25% Defense(Cold)
• 30.19% Defense(Energy)
• 30.19% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 7.375% Defense(Melee)
• 27.38% Defense(Ranged)
• 5.5% Defense(AoE)
• 3.6% Max End
• 3% Enhancement(Immobilize)
• 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 28% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 21% FlySpeed
• 22.59 HP (1.875%) HitPoints
• 21% JumpHeight
• 21% JumpSpeed
• MezResist(Immobilize) 3.3%
• 20% (0.334 End/sec) Recovery
• 12% (0.604 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 2.835% Resistance(Fire)
• 2.835% Resistance(Cold)
• 1.875% Resistance(Negative)
• 21% RunSpeed

I don't know enough to critique anyone's build, but there's a lot of good general advice and some comparison builds in my ar/dev retrofit thread.

Your Scorpion Shield is over slotted so your not getting any bonuses from it for your Range Defense. You might as well take out at least the last slot and place it somewhere else. Go to Windows and click on Set & Bonuses to see where your over slotted.

I would look at Nethergoats thread on this as there are many builds up there with many different angles. It might give you some ideas.

To me personally I would skip fly and pick up a rocket pack for when needed. I would pick up Smoke Grenade even if its for the perception bonus.

*EDIT*
Of course Nethergoat sneaks with the link

I do have one 'theory' comment, which is emphasize ranged defense even if it costs you slightly in some other area. The ability to leverage Caltrops is one of the strengths of /dev, it lets you really get the most out of ranged defense.

Remember you can squeeze 2% or a bit more out of Cloaking device suppressed. So all you need to see is 43% defense wise.

If you really wanted to be cheap you can use smoke grenade as a kluge as well. Just that will need to be refreshed every 50 seconds. You can get close to 10% defense between smoke and Cloaking Device. Honestly I am not crazy about using smoke this way. But I put it out there for people to consider and make there own decisions.

According to some of the commentors on my /dev guide, the -tohit from Smoke Grenade is *not* autohit, so keep that in mind if you're counting on it as part of your softcapping.

I would suggest this build.

I do not have the any of the LOTG+Recharge installed.
I do not have the Miracle +Recovery installed.

I am having endurance issues because of not having Miracle installed I think. I am currently working on Incarnate and will make my decision on what I want to do with my Alpha slot. Based on my endurance. I can also remove a Damage Range from Full auto dropping my damage down to 95% from 99% and placing another slot into Stamina.

Though I am happy with my damage against Minions, I cannot dent the AVs in the Incarnate mission in the Rikti zone, even at the lowest setting. I know AVs were not made to be soloed, but having toons that can solo them this threw me off. I can see running at 0/8 no bosses and being massive. My defenses worked very well against the AVs that at one point I fell asleep and woke up to the AV still trying to hit me.

Assuming the endurance issues are corrected. Eventually if you wanted you could 5 slot either Full Auto, or if you took the dam range IO out then Buckshot with a purple set and the Rag chance for knock down in Caltrops. That should bring you down to 18 second recharge on Full Auto.


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Level 50 Natural Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Burst

• (A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
• (3) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
• (7) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (9) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
• (27) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (29) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge

• (A) Trap of the Hunter - Accuracy/Recharge
• (3) Trap of the Hunter - Immobilize/Accuracy
• (11) Trap of the Hunter - Accuracy/Immobilize/Recharge
• (33) Trap of the Hunter - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
• (48) Trap of the Hunter - Accuracy/Endurance
• (48) Trap of the Hunter - Endurance/Immobilize

• (A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
• (5) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
• (5) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
• (7) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (29) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (31) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge

• (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
• (9) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
• (11) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range
• (31) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (31) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance

• (A) Accuracy IO

• (A) Stupefy - Accuracy/Recharge
• (21) Stupefy - Endurance/Stun
• (23) Stupefy - Accuracy/Endurance
• (36) Stupefy - Stun/Range
• (40) Stupefy - Chance of Knockback
• (46) Stupefy - Accuracy/Stun/Recharge

• (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
• (13) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff
• (13) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge
• (15) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
• (15) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
• (17) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up

• (A) Stupefy - Accuracy/Recharge
• (17) Stupefy - Endurance/Stun
• (19) Stupefy - Accuracy/Endurance
• (19) Stupefy - Stun/Range
• (21) Stupefy - Accuracy/Stun/Recharge
• (33) Stupefy - Chance of Knockback

• (A) Pacing of the Turtle - Chance of -Recharge

• (A) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection

• (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
• (25) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
• (25) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
• (27) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range
• (43) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
• (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
• (33) Recharge Reduction IO

• (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
• (34) Red Fortune - Defense
• (34) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
• (36) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
• (36) Red Fortune - Endurance
• (39) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge

• (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
• (50) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
• (50) Celerity - +Stealth

• (A) Executioner's Contract - Accuracy/Damage
• (34) Executioner's Contract - Damage/Endurance
• (37) Executioner's Contract - Damage/Interrupt
• (37) Executioner's Contract - Damage/Range
• (37) Executioner's Contract - Damage/Recharge
• (43) Executioner's Contract - Disorient Bonus

• (A) Dark Watcher's Despair - To Hit Debuff/Recharge

• (A) Detonation - Accuracy/Damage
• (39) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
• (40) Air Burst - Damage/Recharge
• (40) Detonation - Damage/Range
• (48) Detonation - Damage/Recharge

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed

• (A) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Recharge
• (39) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage
• (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Damage/Endurance
• (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Endurance/Damage/Recharge
• (43) Expedient Reinforcement - Resist Bonus Aura for Pets

• (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%

• (A) Eradication - Damage
• (45) Eradication - Accuracy/Recharge
• (45) Eradication - Damage/Recharge
• (45) Cleaving Blow - Accuracy/Damage
• (46) Cleaving Blow - Damage/Endurance
• (46) Cleaving Blow - Damage/Recharge

• (A) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed

• (A) Empty

• (A) Empty

• (A) Empty

• (A) Run Speed IO

• (A) Jumping IO

• (A) Miracle - +Recovery
• (23) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery

• (A) Endurance Modification IO

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Sadly with all this work my AR Traps Defender is tons better at full positional defense cap and tier 2 slotted in Musculature and I picked up the Tier 1 Recharge Alpha just to check it out.

Thanks a ton for posting that build, plainguy! I took the two of ours and amalgamated them into the following; it boasts 61% Recharge (131% with Hasten), softcapped Ranged Defense, and has Ignite and Time Bomb (I'm very fond of both).

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 1: Web Grenade -- TotHntr-Acc/Rchg(A), TotHntr-EndRdx/Immob(33), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx(33), TotHntr-Immob/Acc(34), TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg(34), TotHntr-Dam%(48)
Level 2: Slug -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 4: Buckshot -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(43), Posi-Dmg/Rng(43), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 6: Taser -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(23), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(34), Stpfy-KB%(42), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(48), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(48)
Level 8: Beanbag -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(23), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(25), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(31), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(42), Stpfy-KB%(43)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(17), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Build%(21)
Level 12: Sniper Rifle -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 14: Fly -- Frbd-Stlth(A)
Level 16: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 18: Flamethrower -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(31), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Posi-Dmg/Rng(46)
Level 20: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 22: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 26: Ignite -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(29), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(37), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 30: Caltrops -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 32: Full Auto -- Posi-Dmg/Rchg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(45), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 35: Time Bomb -- Erad-Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(37), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(42)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 44: Body Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(27)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(50)

Bit of an update.

That Miracle +recovery was 180 million.. I just didn't see me spending that on one IO for endurance..

I instead removed 1 slot from Full auto and made it all Damage Recharge and 1 slot from Combat jump. I then 3 slotted Stamina with Efficacy Adapter which with the end bonus from the set, it was better then just putting 3 Endurance IOs in it or buying that 180 million Miracle IO.. But sadly still wasn't enough endurance.

I was able to complete the Incarnate missions by auto completing the AV mission and got into a Mother Ship Raid which gave me the Vanguard merits and shards I needed to single slot for Cardiac ( Endurance ). It seems MUCH better now..

Though I just do not feel the awesomeness I get from my Traps AR Defender.. I have him to Tier 2 for Damage Alpha and solo in a mission with the 30% bonus and the Alpha I am doing A LOT of damage.

Which in turn makes me feel if I was going to purple anything out it would be the defender. Because he would benefit TONS more from the +Recharge that the purple sets offer.

Well whatever, sad panda face for me.. My AR Device is much better then it was, but not as good as it should be.